Henry Sosa (born August 15, 1992) is a Dominican professional baseball pitcher. He has played in Major League Baseball (MLB) for the Chicago Cubs and has also competed in international leagues, including the Korean Baseball Organization (KBO) and the Mexican League.
Early life and education
Born in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic, Sosa developed his baseball skills in the Dominican baseball development system before signing a professional contract with an MLB organization.
Professional career
Minor leagues (2010–2014)
Sosa began his professional career in the minor league system of the Chicago Cubs after signing as an international free agent in 2010. He progressed through various levels, including the Arizona League Cubs, Boise Hawks, and the Myrtle Beach Pelicans, demonstrating a fastball in the mid‑90 mph range and a developing secondary pitch repertoire.
Chicago Cubs (2015)
Sosa made his MLB debut with the Chicago Cubs on July 24, 2015, appearing as a relief pitcher. During his brief stint with the major‑league club, he recorded an earned run average (ERA) of 6.75 over three innings pitched.
Subsequent MLB organization affiliations
After his time with the Cubs, Sosa spent periods in the minor league systems of the Philadelphia Phillies and the Chicago White Sox, where he continued to serve primarily as a reliever and occasional starter.
KBO League (2020–2021)
In 2020, Sosa signed with the Samsung Lions of the KBO League. Over two seasons, he appeared in 31 games, posting a cumulative ERA of 4.37 with 36 strikeouts across 43.2 innings pitched. He became one of several Dominican pitchers to contribute to the growing presence of Latin American talent in South Korean baseball.
Mexican League (2022–present)
Following his KBO tenure, Sosa joined the Diablos Rojos del México of the Mexican League in 2022. He has been used in both starting and relief roles, continuing his professional career in the North American winter‑ball circuit.
Pitching style
Sosa is characterized by a fastball that typically sits in the 92–95 mph range, complemented by a slider and a changeup. His delivery is a conventional over‑the‑top motion, and he is noted for his ability to generate ground balls.
Personal life
Sosa maintains a private personal life, with limited public information beyond his professional activities.
References
- Major League Baseball official statistics (mlb.com)
- KBO League official player profile (koreabaseball.com)
- Mexican League statistical archives (ligamx.net)
External links
- Henry Sosa career statistics and player information from Baseball‑Reference.com
- KBO League profile page for Henry Sosa
This article is based on publicly available records and does not contain unverified or speculative information.